Sara Thornton

Sara (Pratt) Thornton, 88, a native of Portland, Indiana, an graduate of Portland High School, most recently residing in Rochester, Michigan, passed away on Monday, March 11, 2024.

She was born on April 11, 1935, in Portland, Indiana, and was the daughter of Horace and Gladys Pratt. She was united in marriage to Elwood “Woody” Thornton, who passed away in 2022. 

Surviving are two daughters, Tracy (Danny) Barron of Mission Viejo, California, and Tamara (Michael) Stachecki of Oakland Township, Michigan; along with five grandchildren, Caroline and Joshua Barron, and Elizabeth, Jacob and Abigail Stachecki.

Sara received her bachelor of education degree from Ball State University in Indiana and her master’s in education degree from Saginaw Valley State University in Michigan. She was employed as a music and elementary education teacher for Roseville Schools in Michigan.

Sara was active in the Episcopal church, travelled extensively and could always be found with a good book in her hands. Her biggest blessings, though, were her family, her friends, and her best friend and husband Woody.

Funeral arrangements will be handled by Baird Freeman Funeral Home in Portland, Indiana.